Centipede Envenomation: Bringing the Pain to Hawai'i and Pacific Islands
Overview
Overview
Journal
Hawaii J Med Public Health
Specialties
General Medicine
Public Health
Public Health
Date
2014 Dec 6
PMID
25478303
Citations
1
Authors
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Abstract
Scolopendra subspinipes is the only clinically significant centipede found in Hawai'i. Envenomation typically leads to extreme localized pain, erythema, induration, and tissue necrosis and possible lymphedema or lymphangitis. Mortality is uncommon and results from secondary infection or anaphylaxis. Management is supportive and includes wound care, pain control, and treatment with topical or oral antihistamines and anti-inflammatory medications.
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